I am an ESL Consultant for LEARN's Special Project, The Intensive ESL Community. The best part of the project is creating, finding, and sharing resources to help build a collaborative ESL community. I taught ESL for 15 years at the CSSMI, and I am also a member of SPEAQ's IntenSIG group, collaborating with enthusiastic Intensive ESL teachers to help support ESL in Quebec. When I'm not working, you can find me at the local arenas either playing, or watching my family play ringette!

Shelley ArmstrongEducational Adaptor

Shelley ArmstrongEducational Adaptor

Having been with LEARN's Shawville Office since its inception, I have been involved with many different projects from assisting with resource development to newsletters to scrapbook updates. I am currently assisting with the LEARN Adult Services online tutoring service which has proven to be both challenging and rewarding. I am always happy to see our organization grow and succeed. I'm a proud grandmother of three beautiful grandkids and in my spare time I very much enjoy attending various musical venues and adventures with my trusty Nikon.

I am an instructional designer committed to promoting active and engaged learning for young people and adults alike. My expertise is in professional learning, reflective practice and informal/community learning. I hold an M.A. in Educational Technology. In my spare time, I am a swing dance teacher and performer, as well as the co-Artistic Director of Cat’s Corner, a dance school specializing in swing era dances.

Carolyn ButeauContractual Pedagogical Consultant RECIT

Carolyn ButeauContractual Pedagogical Consultant RECIT

"We do not learn from experience. We learn from reflecting on experience." -John Dewey

In a nutshell, my educational background includes a teaching degree in mathematics and a masters in educational technology. I am passionate about on going professional development, teacher training, and 21st century teaching and learning practices. Being a teacher and a consultant was always my dream job - I am a lifelong learner. During my free time, you can find me at the barn, where I enjoy spending time my horse, Sam. Otherwise, I am a people person who loves to laugh and make laugh.

Dr. Michael CanuelChief executive officer

Dr. Michael CanuelChief executive officer

I am CEO of LEARN, a responsibility I have assumed since the inception of LEARN in 2005. I spent the first 12 years of my professional career as a high school English teacher and basketball coach and subsequently went on to the private sector where I acquired a vast and varied experience in business and management where I was both an owner and senior executive. I have degrees in education, economics, management, and English literature and I recently completed my doctorate in e-learning and professional development. I am a father of two accomplished children, grandfather to 3 amazing grandchildren, husband of 43 years to an amazing woman, and partner to a Black Russian Terrier who rules my life. I am proud to be the Chairman of the Canadian e-Learning Network of which I am one of the founders as well as creator and co-developer of a flourishing educational program in Southeast Asia. I am a passionate and eclectic reader, a wine devotee who also enjoys fine dining.

Chris ColleyPedagogical Consultant

Chris ColleyPedagogical Consultant

I was a teacher for over 14 years at the secondary and elementary levels, and have morphed into a pedagogical consultant over the last 7 plus years. At LEARN, I am currently consulting on the Math, Science and Technology dossiers, among other varied technological projects. I have an extensive background in integrating technology, supporting educators, and creating STEAM spaces in schools. When not working with educators you can find me blogging about great music, making succulent food, noodling out songs, drawing lines and dots, playing with my lovely children or braving the Canadian elements.

Dianne ConrodPrincipal Online Learning

Dianne ConrodPrincipal Online Learning

I believe in the power of online learning to provide access and opportunities for all learners, and to level the playing field for students in small, rural, and remote English schools. I loved teaching middle school students for several years before moving into elementary school leadership. After transitioning into online learning in 2002, I learned to use online platforms, social media, and “Flipped” staff meetings to allow me to engage with online teaching staff and students around the province. Happiness at work makes us more productive - follow my weekly tweets #3happythingsatwork . I am a proud third-generation Quebec educator.

Robert CostainIT and social media coordinator

Robert CostainIT and social media coordinator

I’ve been with LEARN since it was founded in 2005. I manage IT as well as social media. I am a recovering gadget geek with a remarkable amount of useless trivia locked in my brain. I used to be a late night radio announcer.

Kerry CuleOnline Teacher & Consultant

Kerry CuleOnline Teacher & Consultant

I have a background in engineering and made the transition to teaching in 2007. At LEARN, I currently have two roles: online science teacher and secondary science consultant. I live in Ottawa with my husband and two children. In my non-working time, I am an avid reader, hippie-baker, and curling fan.

Natalie DahlstedtTeacher/Consultant

Natalie DahlstedtTeacher/Consultant

As an online teacher and consultant, I am pleased to be part of the dynamic and ever-evolving LEARN team. Through 15 plus years of experience teaching all sciences and math courses at the high school level, I have had the opportunity to be part of a pilot-project teaching online for another organization. Also, as I was completing my Master’s Degree, I sat on the student’s seat of online teaching and realized how different it was compared to in-class course. Just because teaching is my favourite activity, I have also been a certified ski instructor since the age of 16. Needless to say, I was born with skis on just like all of my relatives from Finland.

Peggy DroletTeacher/Consultant

Peggy DroletTeacher/Consultant

I have taught Math at every level (sec. 1-5) for over 30 years. I was also a pedagogical consultant for CQSB. As well as teaching math online for LEARN, I was a vice principal at St. Patrick's High School in Quebec City where my responsibilities included supporting teachers with their professional growth plans. I have implemented the “Flipped Classroom” with my online classes and hope to spread the word about the effectiveness of this model to as many teachers as possible throughout the province.

I am the Recipient of the 2012 iNACOL (International Association for K-12 Online Learning) Award for Innovative Online Learning Practice.

I love to travel and being with my family.

Margaret DupuisDirector of Online Services

Margaret DupuisDirector of Online Services

An educator with over 32 years’ experience, I taught Science, Physical Education and Technology, worked as an Adult Ed Administrator up North, and later moved south to teach and become an administrator at Pontiac High School, where our present office is for Online Services. I have been involved in online delivery development for the Province of Quebec for the last 17 years, first with DECN, where I worked as coordinator and then Director, in an effort to establish a working synchronous model for online delivery for the English School Boards. In 2005, the amalgamation of services for technological resources, online services and printed material formed the foundation “LEARN”, where I presently hold the position of Director of Online Services.

My second love is music, and I play and sing in a band “A Certain Class”, with a group of 4 other women, all of whom have been involved in education, and many retired or close to it. I love the great outdoors and many outdoor activities and adventures (snowshoeing, cross country skiing, nature walks, cycling, fishing, hunting, boating, and water activities). I also love wood working and wood burning. I enjoy reading and travel whenever possible.

Rosie HimoAdministrative Assistant

Rosie HimoAdministrative Assistant

I come from a varied administrative background encompassing sectors such as transport, pharmaceutical, insurance and customer service. I am grateful that my current position allows me to meet so many wonderful visitors to LEARN.

My weakness is chocolate and my future goal is to rediscover Italy and visit the areas I missed the first time around. I am an avid reader, will read anything, including the back of my cereal box.

Debbie HorrocksProject Director

Debbie HorrocksProject Director

Assistant Project Director on LEARN’s Provincial Resource Team supporting the network of Community Learning Centres across Quebec. I have a Bachelor’s degree from Concordia University and have worked extensively in community development with the English linguistic minority community. I spent 18 years as a Commissioner with the Riverside School board, including 8 years as Vice Chairman and Past President of the Quebec English School Boards Association. I am an avid gardener, which has helped her understand how to deal with things that are totally out of her control. I also relish relaxing by the ocean, and will always say that there is nothing more soothing to the soul than the sound of the waves crashing on the shore.

Doris KerecDirector of Accounting

Doris KerecDirector of Accounting

I graduated from Concordia University with a Bachelor's in Economics and went back to school at Athabasca University to complete some accounting courses. I have been with LEARN since its inception. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, wining, dining and travelling. I have many countries on my bucket list I'd like to visit.

Louis-Gilles LalondeProgrammer

Louis-Gilles LalondeProgrammer

I have worked at LEARN as a senior programmer and systems administrator since 2007. My expertise ranges from server installation and configuration to interface design and programming in a variety of languages and frameworks.

As a programmer and designer, I'm directly involved in a wide array of applications and services we offer our community. So if something doesn't work properly, there might be a bit of me in there (ah ah).

Emma LegaultProject Coordinator

Emma LegaultProject Coordinator

I have over ten years of experience working in change management and public affairs in the private and public sector. I hold a Masters degree from Concordia University in Human Systems Intervention, which combines group and systems thinking to enhance teams and organizations, as well as degrees in Community, Public Affairs and Policy Studies and Journalism.

I love animals, especially dogs, and I am an avid reader of fiction and non-fiction books alike. When I am not busy fawning over my two dachshunds (i.e., hot dogs), I enjoy playing video games (especially RPGs) and spending time with my family and friends.

Kevon LicorishSystem Adminsistrator

Kevon LicorishSystem Adminsistrator

I setup, configure and maintain all Servers and Network Devices. I enjoy learning about new technologies and implementing them, building projects and watching TV Shows.

Suzanne LongpréContractual Consultant

Suzanne LongpréContractual Consultant

I am involved in promoting LEARN to parents, teachers, students and to the public at large. LEARN has much to offer and I have much to share.

Though I trained as a teacher, I spent many of my younger years working with horses and dogs. I owned a boarding stable and ran a dog kennel.

I have taught Secondary Cycle 1 Social Science and English Language Arts in Montreal. I taught English as a Second Language on Îles de la Madeleine and in Japan. In 2011, I travelled to Cambodia to volunteer with Cambodian Organization for Children and Development (COCD). In 2013, I had the pleasure of providing introductory remarks for Dr. David Suzuki at LeMood-Montreal, a festival of unexpected Jewish learning, arts and culture.

Any interest in my educational background?

I have a BA in Political Science from the University of Alberta, a B.Ed from the University of Toronto and MA from McGill in Education Leadership.

Audrey McLarenOnline Teacher/ Contractual Consultant

Audrey McLarenOnline Teacher/ Contractual Consultant

I am a Mathematics and Science teacher. I am an enthusiastic learner, especially about edtech and how to use it well. Whatever I’m learning, be it edtech, history, or cooking, I prefer to learn with, as opposed to from, others, be it my students, friends or work colleagues. I love writing, reading, watching movies and gardening. I’m also an excellent whistler. No really.

I am a member of the LEARN’s Shawville Office. I support online students, schools and LEARN administration with any queries about courses, course materials and evening tutorials and homework help. I enjoy helping families who need support with online resources or tutorials. Need help getting your username and password? I am the one to contact!

Thomas StenzelPedagogical Consultant

Thomas StenzelPedagogical Consultant

B.A. Fine Arts, a diploma in Art Education and Special Education and an M.A. in Educational Psychology

I have worked as;

a Special Education teacher at both the primary and secondary level,

a McGill instructor in Educational Technology and Inclusive Education,

a School Board consultant supporting the integrated use of technology in the classroom

an instructional designer of e-Portfolios (APOM, DRP, EPEARL)

I am presently working for LEARN as a pedagogical consultant and Provincial RECIT / Service à la communauté Anglophone.

I enjoy photography, cross-country skiing, eclectic music and carpentry, amongst other things….

Much of my efforts at LEARN are directed to managing our peer-reviewed journal LEARNing Landscapes. In this online, open access publication we bring together the voices of students, teachers, community leaders and academics, and we share their work through a range of forms of representation (articles, interviews, poetry, collage, drawings etc.) to help make research accessible to everyone. Apart from family and friends, nothing makes me happier than swimming outdoors in all kinds of weather!

Stephanie StocklAccounting Clerk/Assistant

Stephanie StocklAccounting Clerk/Assistant

I've worked for LEARN since the fall of 2009, with a background working in financial institutions and other accounting positions. Here at LEARN, I'm responsible for accounts payable. I'm grateful for the opportunity to be working with such inspiring and passionate people.

Kristine ThibeaultM. Ed. , Pedagogical Consultant

Kristine ThibeaultM. Ed. , Pedagogical Consultant

With a background in second language acquisition and online learning pedagogy, I have worked for LEARN since its inception. As part of an amazing team, I design and develop learning materials and online learning environments for both students and educators.

My motivation in life: raising three boys into thoughtful, healthy, inspired men… who will hopefully look after me in my golden years! As well, a love of food, travel, words and music, guide me as I journey.

Carolina TotedaProgram Integration, Marketing and Communications

Carolina TotedaProgram Integration, Marketing and Communications

My educational background includes a Bachelor of Commerce, Marketing Major from Concordia University and a Certificate in Advertising from Université de Montréal. Wife, mom to 2 amazing children, parent volunteer who once lived in Dubai, UAE with her family (you need to add this to your bucket list as a must visit city & country). In addition to being a marketing professional, I love planning events. When I’m not working, I am enjoying the company of my family & friends, thinking up something fabulous with my friends, decorating or having fun doing Zumba. I love to travel, play soccer and have a passion for home decor, photography and cooking.

I have been working at LEARN since its inception and I am currently serving as Director of Pedagogical Services and Educational Technology. I hold a BFA in Visual Arts and an MA in Educational Technology from Concordia University. Since 1997, I have specialized in youth sector education, creating and delivering professional development for educators, designing competency-based educational resources and building tools to help educators design curriculum. I have led a variety of educational projects that provide resources and collaborative opportunities for students and educators across Quebec. I am passionate about learning and inspiring people to unleash their full potential and achieve their wildest dreams. My interests include cycling, cooking, sewing and making things of all kinds, and a new-found love of e-textiles.